
QA Higher Education
United Kingdom
Overview
QA Higher Education (QAHE) is an educational institute that is located in London, England, UK. It’s a registered establishment in England that holds partnerships with many UK universities.
Extended Overview
QA Higher Education is a private higher education provider based in the UK, working alongside universities and colleges to offer a great range of programmes for international students, from foundation to postgraduate degrees.
Currently, more than 10,000 students are studying with QAHE and its partners. They provide flexible study options that will suit the daily schedules of the students and offer over 100 courses in many subject areas.
QAHE is part of the greater QA Limited business, which is a well-known tech training company doing business in the UK and USA and has partnerships with about 96% of the FTSE and most of the Fortune 500.
Mission Statement
“Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and we’re on a mission at QA Higher Education to make that possible.
We work in partnership with universities and education specialists to provide learning opportunities and support our students to fulfil their potential, arming them with the skills to achieve their career aspirations.
We believe that it’s the people that make QA Higher Education special. We are driven by learning and aim to empower our people to develop into their best self, and we make sure we celebrate our wins together along the way.”
Accreditation
QA Higher Education holds accreditation from the British Accreditation Council (BAC).
Campus Facilities
QA Higher Education has many facilities. These include:
- Student PCs, printing services and lockers
- Breakout space
- IT and learning space
- Dedicated careers and employability area
- ACE team area
- Student support teams
- Library learning resources
Courses
Foundation
- Business - International Year One
- Business - International Year One (Northumbria)
- Business - International Year One (South Wales)
- Business and Management (Solent)
- Business and Social Science (10 Months) (University of South Wales)
- Business and Social Science (8 Months) (University of South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Applied Science (6 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Applied Science (8 Months) (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Applied Science (9 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Applied Science (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Applied Science (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Art, Design and Media (6 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Art, Design and Media (9 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Art, Design and Media (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Business and Law (6 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Business and Law (9 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Business and Law (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Business and Social Science (8 Months) (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Business and Social Science (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Computer Science (8 Months) (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Computer Science (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Computing (6 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Computing (9 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Computing (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Creative Industries (8 Months) (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Creative Industries (Solent)
- International Foundation Programme - Creative Industries (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Engineering (6 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Engineering (8 Months) (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Engineering (9 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Engineering (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Engineering (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Humanities and Social Sciences (6 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Humanities and Social Sciences (9 Months) (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Humanities and Social Sciences (Northumbria)
- International Foundation Programme - Sports Science (8 Months) (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - Sports Science (South Wales)
- International Foundation Programme - STEM (Solent)
- International Medical Foundation Diploma (Northumbria)
Undergraduate
- Accounting and Finance (Top-Up)
- Accounting with Management
- Business Enterprise and Innovation Management (Top-Up)
- Computing with Artificial Intelligence Technology
- Computing with Cyber Security Technology
- Computing with Data Science and Big Data Technology
- Computing with Information Technology Management
- Computing with Technology
- Global Business
- Global Business Management (Human Resources) (Top-Up)
- Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) (Top-Up)
- Global Business Management (Marketing) (Top-Up)
- Global Business Management (Top-Up)
- International Banking and Finance (Top-Up)
- International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Top-Up)
Pre-Masters
- Business (1 Semester) (Northumbria)
- Business (2 Semester) (Northumbria)
- Business (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Business (London) (Ulster University)
- Business (Northumbria)
- Computing (1 Semester) (Northumbria)
- Computing (2 Semester) (Northumbria)
- Computing and Technology (Northumbria)
- Engineering (1 Semester) (Northumbria)
- Engineering (2 Semester) (Northumbria)
- International Business (Extended) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business (Extended) (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Advanced Practice (Extended) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Advanced Practice (Extended) (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Data Analytics (Extended) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Data Analytics (Extended) (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced Practice (Extended) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Data Analytics with Advanced Practice (Extended) (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Human Resource Management (Extended) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Human Resource Management (Extended) (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice (Extended) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice (Extended) (London) (Ulster University)
- Marketing (Extended) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Marketing (Extended) (London) (Ulster University)
- Marketing with Advanced Practice (Extended) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Marketing with Advanced Practice (Extended) (London) (Ulster University)
Postgraduate
- Artificial Intelligence Technology
- Artificial Intelligence Technology (with Advanced Practice)
- Big Data and Data Science Technology
- Big Data and Data Science Technology (with Advanced Practice)
- Business with Business Analytics
- Business with Business Analytics (with Advanced Practice)
- Business with Entrepreneurship
- Business with Entrepreneurship (with Advanced Practice)
- Business with Financial Management
- Business with Financial Management (with Advanced Practice)
- Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Advanced Practice)
- Business with Human Resource Management
- Business with Human Resource Management (with Advanced Practice)
- Business with International Management
- Business with International Management (with Advanced Practice)
- Business with Marketing Management
- Business with Marketing Management (with Advanced Practice)
- Computer Science and Technology (Advanced Practice) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Computer Science and Technology (Advanced Practice) (London) (Ulster University)
- Computer Science and Technology (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Computer Science and Technology (London) (Ulster University)
- Computer Science and Technology with Business Development (Advanced Practice) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Computer Science and Technology with Business Development (Advanced Practice) (London) (Ulster University)
- Computer Science and Technology with Business Development (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Computer Science and Technology with Business Development (London) (Ulster University)
- Computing and Technology
- Computing and Technology (with Advanced Practice)
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Security (with Advanced Practice)
- Cyber Security Technology
- Cyber Security Technology (with Advanced Practice)
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Marketing (with Advanced Practice)
- Global Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Global Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management (with Advanced Practice)
- International Business (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business (with Advanced Practice) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business (with Advanced Practice) (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Data Analytics (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Data Analytics (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Data Analytics (with Advanced Practice) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Data Analytics (with Advanced Practice) (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Human Resource Management (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Human Resource Management (London) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Human Resource Management (with Advanced Practice) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- International Business with Human Resource Management (with Advanced Practice) (London) (Ulster University)
- International Project Management
- International Project Management (with Advanced Practice)
- Luxury Brand Management
- Luxury Brand Management (with Advanced Practice)
- Marketing (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Marketing (London) (Ulster University)
- Marketing (with Advanced Practice) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- Marketing (with Advanced Practice) (London) (Ulster University)
- MBA (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- MBA (London) (Ulster University)
- MBA (with Advanced Practice) (Birmingham) (Ulster University)
- MBA (with Advanced Practice) (London) (Ulster University)
- Multidisciplinary Innovation
- Technology for Sustainable Cities
- Technology for Sustainable Cities (with Advanced Practice)
- Web and Mobile Development Technologies
Faculty and Staff
QA Higher Education is run by a skilled and experienced team. The team members include:
- Simon Nelson (Chief Executive Officer)
- Geraldine Cole (Director of Finance and Operations)
- Donna Corr (Director of Education Transformation)
- Nikki Drake (Chief Technology Officer)
- Tim Harris (Provost and Executive Dean)
- John Howell (Senior Dean of Faculty)
- Chris Kenny (Chief Recruitment Officer)
- Nick Miller (Chief Commercial Officer)
- Tim Slater (Chief Financial Officer)
- Heather Winters (Director of Student Operations)
- Julie Noone (Non-Executive Director)
Housing and Accommodation
QAHE doesn't offer direct accommodation services, but can definitely help you find suitable private rental housing options.
Partnerships and Collaborations
QA Higher Education currently has partnerships with 6 universities. These are:
- Ulster University
- Northumbria University
- Solent University
- London Metropolitan University
- University of South Wales
- Swansea University
Fees and Scholarships
QA Higher Education offers many scholarships, bursaries, and discounts. Click here to know the details.
Career Services
QA Higher Education offers a great range of career support and advice to the students. They provide flexible services that can be tailored to support your career goals. Their support includes:
- Career planning
- CV writing
- Cover letter and application reviews
- Mock interviews
- Enterprise activities
- Psychometric test practices
Location
QA Higher Education offers programmes in several UK locations, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, the Greater Cardiff Region, and Newcastle, with campuses at various universities.
Frequently asked questions
QAHE is a pathway provider that will help you get enrolled in many UK universities.